The Perils of Ambulance Chasers
I have noticed a disturbing increase in the number of unsolicited letters and telephone calls being made by law firms to accident victims. These law firms review police blotters to look for auto accidents, and then reach out to accident victims who are identified in the police reports. These contacts can be annoying and confusing, but unfortunately, they are allowed (with a few exceptions). This drags down the reputation of the legal profession and reinforces the stereotype of the ambulance chaser. The worst way to hire an attorney is to...
UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF CAR INSURANCE
When is the last time that you reviewed your car insurance policy? If you are like most people, the answer is when you first obtained the policy or perhaps never. This can mean big headaches if you are ever in a car accident, even a car accident that is someone else’s fault. When looking for car insurance, people are often focused on keeping the premium as low as possible. Unfortunately, you get what you pay for. Make it your New Year’s resolution to pull out your car insurance policy, and contact your insurance agent to...